We often think of paralysis as being a physical condition. However, due to the major physical changes in the body, mental and emotional complications are also typically suffered by people with spinal cord injuries. In fact, research by the National Center for Biotechnology Information indicates that roughly half of the individuals who experienced spinal cord injuries also suffered from various mental health…
Paralysis may be the result of a spinal cord injury. Because the spinal cord contains nerves that carry messages to and from the brain and body, when it is damaged, the communication between the brain and the body is compromised. How severe the paralysis is depends on the location on the spinal cord where the damage occurred. In this article,…
When you hear of a spinal cord injury, you may assume that it only refers to complete injuries that cause paralysis. There are, however, other spinal cord injuries that do not cause paralysis but still cause suffering. One such injury is a herniated disc. Have you been told that you have a herniated disc in your spine? While there are treatment…
Some spinal cord injuries are very obvious, as there is significant pain or signs of weakness and paralysis; however, other spinal cord injuries aren’t as easy to detect. This is why it is important that immediate medical treatment is sought when people have head injuries, pelvic fractures, penetrating injuries to the spine, spine lumps, decrease in feeling and movement in…
If you have talked with your doctor or searched for the information online, you already know that spinal cord injuries are considered permanent. Each article states, “there are no known treatments at this time for spinal cord injuries.” However, there are a number of companies and individuals working to change that. Summit 2012, an annual healthcare meeting, was devoted solely…
Ever since your accident last year, when you fractured your spine, you’ve been incessantly worrying about money. You had to spend two long months at Inova getting prodded, scanned, and poked—and your reward was a mountain of bills. You’re now adding to the mountain by going to physical therapy five times a week, learning to walk again. You’ve already mortgaged…
Because of its vital role in the functioning of the body, when the spinal cord becomes damaged or injured, the results can be significant. However, not all spinal cord injuries result in complete paralysis as there are various types of spinal cord injuries. In this article, we will discover more about partial or incomplete spinal cord injuries. We will discuss…
If you suffered a spinal cord injury, you’ll most likely want an attorney to represent you in your claim. This is because spinal cord injuries are difficult injuries which often leave victims in great need. Whether you were involved in a car accident, motorcycle crash, slip and fall accident, or other type of personal injury incident, it’s important to consider…
The Fairfax spinal cord injury lawyers at Shevlin Smith know that you want the best representation possible after a serious accident. You have suffered a life-altering injury, will endure costly medical treatments, and may be unable to live or work in the same capacity as before. Medical Malpractice Can Cause Lifelong Injury This was recently the case for one of our clients,…
Are you currently recovering from a spinal cord injury? Have you also been feeling unusually worried, sad, tired, or irritable lately? If you are, you may be experiencing signs of mental trauma and unfortunately, you’re not the only one. Spinal cord injury (SCI) victims are three times more susceptible than any other injury victim to experience severe depression during their…